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Snowboarding is basically like surfing or skateboarding, except it is done on snow. The sport of snowboarding involves riding down a hill on a board, which resembles a surfboard, with your feet placed inside boots that are mounted to the board. It was invented in the United States, during the 1960’s and 1970’s, becoming a very popular sport for the Winter Olympics in 1998. Snowboarding was originally called “snurfing”, because it was like surfing in the snow. After a lot of input from various enthusiasts, the snowboard, as we know it today, was born.

Snowboarding was not readily accepted as a sport until recently, and many Ski Resorts resented the impact that snowboarding was having on the skiing areas. Many skiers worried that the snowboards would disrupt that snowpack and interfere with skiers due to their slower pace on the mountains. Many snowboarders were not allowed on the slopes in the earlier years, however by 1990 much of the major ski areas had designed separate slopes for snowboarders, realizing that the sport was here to stay. Many ski areas have added jumps, half pipes and rails for snowboarders to enjoy as well.

Snowboarding attracts primarily the younger crowd, mainly 18-24 year old males, however even younger crowds are being drawn to the sport, and 25% of snowboarders are female. As the sport of snowboarding has taken off and become a Winter Olympics favorite, different styles, techniques and equipment have been developed. Snowboarding is no longer just navigating down a snowy hill on a board. Tricks are now performed in competitions and for entertainment.

Free riding is still the most common and easiest way to snowboard, simply by riding down a hill or run. Jibbing is a term that means to ride on a surface other than snow, such as rails, walls, logs, concrete, or even rocks. After attaining a jump off one of these objects, the rider can perform a flip or turn in the air. The tricks performed by professional snowboarders attract audiences of all ages and has allowed snowboarding to rival skiing in popularity among young people around the world.

With the rising popularity of this sport comes injury, and snowboarders have double the number of injuries of alpine skiers. Most of these injuries happen to less experiences riders, however the injuries that do occur are often more serious than skiing injuries. Most of the injuries sustained by snowboarders are to the upper body, with the wrist being the most common site for injury.

Head injuries are also greater for snowboarders than skiers, occurring as a result of failed maneuvers or tricks. Helmets and wrist guards are very important for all snowboarders, and it is highly recommended that newcomers to this sport receive lessons to help prevent severe injury. Many ski schools provide lessons for snowboarding, however practice and the proper equipment are the best way to improve and stay safe.

First Descent- The Story of the Snowboarding Revolution (Music From The Motion Picture) $6.99 …

Old School Snowboarding: The Very First Contest [VHS] $1.95 This 1980 record of the first snowboarding contest is best when viewed as archival comedy. Today’s big names in the boarding business, Tom Sims and Jake Burton, are shown handling with pride the latest technology in the then-new sport. Modified skates and truncated surfboards resemble cut-up toboggans with haphazardly attached Velcro straps, cut inner tubing and bungee cords serve as bindings whi…

Boarding School:Snowboarding Instruction [VHS] $19.99 …

Snowboarding:Old School [VHS] …

Snowboarding School Initials Wall Decal (CUSTOMIZABLE!) $17.99 Here is one of our great wall decals! These decals are removable up to two years after application. They have no back ground (they are “die cut” — which means they appear as though you’ve hand stenciled them on the wall!). They make great gifts to add to any wall. And best of all this one is CUSTOMIZABLE!!! Each wall decal comes with detail application instructions. Please choose from the size …

The Burton Snowboards: For Right or Wrong $3.95 FOR RIGHT OR WRONG – DVD Movie…

Snowboard Academy $1.00 Get ready for some wacky, wintry fun in this sexy, zany comedy about a race between skiers and snowboarders to save a favorite winter resort from closing. Corey Haim, Brigitte Nielsen, Jim Varney and Joe Flaherty star. 89 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer….

Revenge of the Boarding School Dropouts $6.21 Hit the slopes for some more “slobs vs. snobs” antics in this hilarious follow-up to the cool comedy “Shred.” With success having gone straight to their heads, will famed snowboarding gurus Max and Eddy be able to get back to their roots and do battle once again with greedy corporate rep and longtime nemesis Kingsley Brown? Dave England, Renee Renee, and Tom Green star. 94 min. Soundtracks: Englis…

Smith Optics Serpico Sunglasses $90.00 The sunglass industry’s first Toric aviator model, the Smith Serpico will bring out the honest cop in all of us. The Serpico is outfitted with a lightweight wire frame made of optical-grade metal allow, and includes acetate temple tips to give the sunglass a classic appeal. The 9×3 Toric carbonic TLT lenses, meanwhile, are contoured so that light travels through without distortion–a major improve…

Custom Dyed Long Sleeve Stevie Wrap Cardi 4507 $48.00 Great top that can go with the Audrey Tunic (sold separately) and available in 14 colors. Each garment is specially worked by hand and may have variations in the vintange coloring. Special care required. Hand wash cold, tumble dry low….